As part of a series of official public activities by New7Wonders across the South American continent, the Director of New7Wonders, Jean-Paul de la Fuente, participated in a number of strategic development meetings with all the key stakeholders of Cristo Redentor, one of the Official New 7 Wonders of the World. Discussions…
7 ancient Greek concepts that still exist today
Without the ancient Greeks, it is safe to say that New7Wonders would not exist. Inspired by the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, the founder of New7Wonders Bernard Weber decided it was time to revive the ancient Greek concept. People from all over the world participated in global voting campaigns…
New7Wonders continues engagement with Petra and Jordan following the World Expo
Following the successful series of events at Dubai Expo 2020, where the official Wonder Marker for Petra was hosted at the Jordan national pavilion, as well as the participation of New7Wonders in the International Women’s Day initiatives at the Jordan pavilion, New7Wonders has continued its positive engagement with a series…
India’s tribute to the Taj Mahal and other nations with Wonders
On March 10 2022, India hosted a special event at its national pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate the Taj Mahal’s status as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. During the event, attendees enjoyed a screening of a short film that drew attention to the importance of…
Wonder Markers, cultural exchange and celebration!
At Expo 2020 Dubai, the team at New7Wonders has been able to witness the power that the organisation’s global voting campaigns have to bring people together. President of New7Wonders Bernard Weber and Director Jean-Paul de la Fuente went to the pavilions of all the nations that are home to the…
New7Wonders at the Cuba Pavilion
On 10 February 2022, President of New7Wonders Bernard Weber, Director of New7Wonders Jean-Paul de la Fuente and Executive Coordinator of New7Wonders Mariana Fried were warmly received by the team of delegates and representatives at the Cuba Pavilion. The Cuban Ambassador and Commissioner General at Expo 2020 Roberto Blanco and the…
A Celebratory Performance by Nations with Wonders
On Saturday 12 February, 2022, 6 countries united to celebrate their common denominator: they are all lucky enough to have officially recognised Wonders within their national borders. These Wonders were all elected in New7Wonders voting campaigns. Vietnam, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Colombia and Cuba celebrated their Wonders on the Jubilee Stage…
Chichén Itzá: a Wonder of Archaeoastronomy
An interview with Professor Giulio Magli If you have ever visited the Maya site of Chichén Itzá at the time of the spring or autumn solar equinox, you will have witnessed a snake-like apparition that makes its way down the steps of the pyramid dedicated to Kukulkán, the Mesoamerican serpent god.…
EXPO 2020: SOUTH EAST ASIAN WONDER MARKER UNVEILINGS
This weekend, two South East Asian Wonder Markers were unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai in honour of Komodo Island and Ha Long Bay. On February 11, 2022, the Wonder Marker for Komodo Island was revealed on the outdoor stage of the Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Komodo Island was declared…
Let’s talk about Komodo dragons!
An interview with Professor Bryan Fry, a biochemist, molecular biologist and Komodo dragon expert Professor Bryan Fry’s reason for relocating to Australia from the USA is perhaps not the most common. Instead of the lure of the country’s enticing waters and beachside cocktails, it was the number of venomous creatures that…